V Skill HF-D10.6-004 cross-sector 8 skills

Handling physically demanding and repetitive work

Distributes heavy and repetitive work across the shift, alternates operations and aids and thereby keeps the quality and pace of the work up.

How hrmforce measures this

Structured workplace observation with a form based on behavioural anchors.

Level	Behaviour at this level
N1 Guided	Uses the prescribed aids for heavy work and keeps to the variation in tasks that is indicated. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task
N3 Proficient	Distributes heavy and repetitive tasks across the shift independently, rotates with colleagues and keeps output stable. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process
N5 Leading	Designs task rotation and use of aids for the whole process, measures the effect on quality and output and sets the standard. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession

N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.

These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.

T	Skill	Definition	Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
V	Distributing heavy work across the shift Workload distribution	Distributes the heaviest operations across the shift and alternates them with lighter work in the plan.	stable
V	Alternating operations in repetitive work Task variation	Alternates between operations requiring different movements so the same movement does not recur all shift.	stable
V	Deploying an aid for heavy loads Mechanical lifting aid	Deploys an aid or a second person for loads above the lifting norm instead of lifting by hand.	rising
V	Organising job rotation in the team Job rotation	Makes a rotation schedule in which team members change workstation and keeps quality per station at level.	stable
V	Adapting the method to physical demand Method adaptation	Adapts the method by pushing instead of lifting, rolling instead of carrying or delivering material closer by.	rising
V	Shortening lifting and carrying distance Distance reduction	Places material and disposal closer to the operation so less carrying and reaching is needed.	rising
V	Placing stock at grip height Grip height placement	Places material and products at grip height so bending and reaching above shoulder height is avoided.	rising
V	Agreeing a two person lift Two person lift	Agrees with a colleague on a heavy or awkward load who leads, when to lift and where it goes down.	stable